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Filmbox/SPI channels launch on StarSat

May 14, 2018 18.36 Europe/London By Robert Briel

StarSat is launching FilmBox Africa HD and FashionBox HD for the South African pay TV market on StarSat’s DTH and OTT platforms.

“StarSat has gone to great lengths to enhance the quality and depth of its Pay TV entertainment offer in South Africa by providing new and exciting viewing experiences to our loyal customers,” said Ms. Wu, CEO of On Digital Media, license holder of StarSat.

“We are delighted to extend the multi-channel viewing experience by adding these 2 new channels. We recognize the demand in South Africa for truly dynamic content that is both culturally relevant and entertaining – which is what StarSat is all about. Our loyal customers should expect much more immersive storytelling experiences on our platform in the near future.”

Amit Karni, Head of Distribution for SPI in Africa, added “We are honored to cooperate with StarSat to launch FilmBox Africa HD and FashionBox HD on its DTH and OTT platforms in South Africa and neighboring countries, bringing fresh, new and exciting content to its audiences.”

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Filed Under: Newsline, Satellite, TV Tagged With: Filmbox, South Africa, SPI, StarSat Edited: 14 May 2018 18:36

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